Indulge in the ultimate guilt-free snack with these **High Protein Homemade Nutter Butter Cookies**, a nutritious twist on the classic sandwich cookie! Packed with natural peanut butter, creamy vanilla protein powder, and almond flour, this recipe delivers a rich, nutty flavor with a satisfying soft-and-chewy texture. The luscious peanut butter filling—sweetened naturally with honey—takes these cookies to new heights, making them the perfect post-workout treat or midday pick-me-up. Ready in under 30 minutes, these cookies require no refined sugars and are gluten-free, offering a protein boost without compromising on taste. Whether you're fueling up for the day ahead or simply craving a healthier dessert, these homemade nutter butter cookies are guaranteed to please your sweet tooth and your health goals!
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of natural peanut butter, 0.5 cup of unsweetened applesauce, 0.25 cup of honey, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
In another bowl, whisk together 0.75 cup of vanilla protein powder, 0.5 cup of almond flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 0.5 teaspoon of baking soda, and 0.25 teaspoon of salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
Scoop tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each ball. Flatten each ball gently with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until just lightly browned. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
To prepare the filling, mix 0.75 cup of peanut butter, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 0.25 cup of vanilla protein powder in a bowl until smooth.
Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread a layer of the filling on the bottom side of one cookie, then sandwich with another cookie on top.
Repeat the filling and sandwich process until all cookies are assembled. Serve and enjoy!
Calories |
3758 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 242.4 g | 311% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.6 g | 223% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 284 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 4325 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 218.1 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.1 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 140.5 g | ||
| Protein | 239.2 g | 478% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1195 mg | 92% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 3487 mg | 74% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.